Dear Lord; Happy Friday Father!
“Surrender, Phil…”
Your words echoed painfully throughout my heart this morning Lord; binding me to a realization I’ve been purposefully ignoring these past several weeks…
I haven’t been trusting You completely.
I’ve worried…
I’ve struggled…
I’ve panicked…
I’ve tried to handle things under my own strength…
And I’ve been feeling that crushing weight on my shoulders Lord… A weight You never intended for me to carry alone.
I’ve been swimming upstream Father, and I’m tired.
And yet, in the midst of my self-focused efforts to fight those fearsome currents Lord…
You offer me rest,
And assistance,
And grace.
“Surrender, Phil…”
Help me to see beyond my arrogance Father; with vision not clouded by earthly lenses.
Remind me Lord…
That my burdens don’t define me, but instead offer an opportunity; the chance to know Your unending love for me in a personal, intimate way:
To draw me closer to You…
To share my pain, my joys, my laughter, and my tears;
And to guide and strengthen me into the man You desire I become.
I hear You Father…
And I surrender.
~Phather Phil
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Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Sweet rest comes with surrender. Praying God gives you a double portion of it as you let go in faith and trust God for the road ahead. peace~elaine
what an honest prayer that I prayed right along with you. That total surrender, I desire it and fight it at the same time. wow your words say it so clearly. Thanks Phil. Enjoy reading your posts again.
Can so relate to this right now, Phil. Going through some changes and in great need of God’s guidance rather than our own preferences.
Beautiful… and I relate. So grateful for a God who continues to pursue us and love us despite us. Blessings! And, Happy Anniversary to you and Shannon!!